Construction Project Manager

• Lead in the planning and delivery of designated construction projects for new and existing retail and F&B units within UK and IRE airports
• Fully own projects
• Monitor site progress, flag risks, and work on issue resolutions to keep projects on track and within budget offering VE opportunities where appropriate
• Support technical site assessments, feasibility studies, and coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Ensure all drawings are updated and distributed to relevant stakeholders
• Produce and track construction timelines, manage project documentation, and ensure compliance with airport and building regulations/expectations
• Programme management to ensure client direct items/works are scheduled correctly for overall fit out programme
• Liaise and establish clear lines of communication with internal teams (commercial, operations, design) and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution and needs met
• Programme and inform all parties of Pre-start meetings, handover meetings, site meetings and snagging, meetings
• Postholder will lead these elements
• Chairing design team meetings to review progress/programme to meet key design and procurement time frames
• Post meeting, actioning follow ups and distributing minutes
• Assist the Interior Designer / Architect / Planning Consultant in initiating discussions with local authority planners, building control and fire officers
• check that all requirements/ conditions are dealt with appropriately
• Contribute to post-completion reviews and help refine construction delivery processes as part of our ongoing expansion and development
• Coordinating handover activities, meetings and documentation for issue
• Working closely with the selected contractor at completion to ensure defects are closed out within a timely manner and final accounts agreed
• Support Internal procurement with the onboarding of professional teams (MEP, Structural engineers, fit our contractor etc)
• Own CAPEX budget & cash flow projection for designated projects
• Preparing PO’s if required
• Continual cost monitoring and advice during development of design proposals and reporting as required

• A foundational understanding of construction and fit-out processes, ideally within retail or hospitality environments
• Experience in project coordination or construction support roles
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail in managing technical documentation and schedules
• Confidence using Excel and PowerPoint to support reporting and stakeholder communications
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, regulated airport environment
• Ability to travel to various locations within UK and Ireland

Airport experience

• Bonus – Earn up to 15% bonus on top of your salary
• 25 days holiday – Plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days to suit your needs
• Up to 25% in-store discount
• Cash Plan – Claim back everyday health costs like dental, optical, and physio
• Pension – We’ll top up your future with up to 3% monthly contribution to your pension pot
• Life assurance – Protection for your loved ones with 2x your base salary in life cover, just in case